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terscarp, the embrasures, the covered way, and the batte- 
ries, are fast disappearing. Diggers of gravel on one side, 
and builders on the other, were busily employed in com- 
pleting the destruction of the strongest battery erected by 
thesarmy of America, and were thus achieving, without 
opposition, that which an enemy could not effect. 
A causeway made across the marsh, the covered way 
which crosses the brow of the hill, and the lines which 
flanked Willis? Creek, are still perfect, and may be traced 
with great facility. 
6. Winter Hill Fort appears to have been the most ex- 
tensive, and the entrenchments more numerous, than any 
of the other positions of the American Army. ‘The fort 
on the hiil is almost entirely destroyed; only a small part 
of the rampart still remains perfect. 
A redoubt situated upon Ten Hill Farm, which com- 
manded the navigation of the Mystic river, is complete, as 
are also some slight entrenchments near. 
A redoubt, situated between Winter and Prospect Hill, 
has been completely carried away, and a quarry has been 
opened on the spot. In the general orders, issued at 
Cambridge, guards were directed to be stationed at White 
House Redoubt, and this I believe was the post intend- 
ed. General Lee is said to have had his head quarters 
in a farm house immediately in the rear of this redoubt. 
7. Prospect Hill has two eminences, both of which were 
strongly fortified, and connected by a rampart and fosse; 
about two huudred yards are quite entire; they are orna- 
mented with the Aster, Solidago, Rosa, &c.; and those, 
who feel any curiosity about these lines, will be much 
gratified by the view here afforded. ‘The forts on these 
hills were destroyed only a few years ago, but their 
size can be distinctly seen. On the southern eminence 
a part of the fort is still entire, and the south west face of 
the hill is divided into several platforms, of which I can- 
not exactly ascertain the use. There are also evident 
marks of the dwellings of the soldiers. The extensive 
view from this hill, the walk on the ancient ramparts, and 
the sight of the various stations occupied by the American 
